Executive Orders, Election Deadlines & The Role of Tech Leaders

Time is running out. As discussions heat up over election security, a looming deadline emerges—September. If election reforms aren’t enacted by then, the system stays the same.

Behind the scenes, efforts are underway to draft the “perfect” executive order, one that aligns with existing laws but forces real change. Yet, the road isn’t easy. Election clerks resist change, relying on vendors to run elections. Many don’t know how to conduct a hand-counted election.

David Clements believes that innovation is needed—and that figures like Elon Musk could play a role. Could a standardized approach to elections, much like Tesla’s streamlined production, be the answer?

Should elections be tech-driven, or do we need to return to basics with hand-counting? What’s the best path forward? Let’s discuss.